420 N Allen RoadWake Forest, NC 27587

Description

Discover the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comfort in this adorable bungalow style single family home, ideally located just a few blocks from the heart of downtown Wake Forest! This 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom home with NO HOA offers a private, tranquil retreat without sacrificing city convenience. This historic established area of town boasts tree lined sidewalks, nearby greenway access, and multiple public parks with amenities for everyone: playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, splash zones, dog parks, hiking trails, and water activities! Step onto the inviting rocking chair front porch, and enter this home to find a fresh, clean, yet cozy vibe within this move-in-ready gem! The true highlight of this property is the seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. Whether you are enjoying your morning coffee on one of the covered porches, or hosting a summer garden party beneath the trees on the new flagstone patio, you'll love the lifestyle this home affords. The backyard is an absolute sanctuary filled with low maintenance native perennial pollinator gardens, flat grassy space, and a shed for storing all your gardening tools and more. The backyard is fully privacy-fenced, and thoughtfully designed with a new flagstone patio area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing in your own peaceful oasis. This home doesn't just look good; it offers peace of mind. Current owner has kept meticulous records and has made significant updates including fresh exterior paint 2026, HVAC system installed in 2022, landscaping and drainage improvements, and so much more. This home is a must-see whether you're a first time home-buyer, investor, downsizer, or just need a low maintenance property central to "everything Wake Forest." This one will CHARM you AND check all your boxes!

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Bungalow / Ranch

Year built

1945

Living area

960 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.12 acres

Parking spaces

3

Zoning

UR

Days on market

105

MLS^® Listing#

10181061

Property Features

Interior

Built-in Features · Ceiling Fan(s) · Eat-in Kitchen · High Speed Internet · See Remarks

Exterior

Private Entrance · Private Yard · Rain Gutters · Storage

Appliances

Dishwasher · Electric Oven · Electric Range · Electric Water Heater

Cooling

Central Air · Electric · Heat Pump

Heating

Central · Electric · Heat Pump · None

Flooring

Vinyl

Parking

Driveway

Laundry

Inside · Laundry Closet

Patio

Covered · Front Porch · Patio · Porch · Rear Porch

Fencing

Back Yard · Full · Privacy · Wood

Lot features

Wooded · Back Yard · Front Yard · Garden · Landscaped · Native Plants · Private

Construction

Fiber Cement · HardiPlank Type · Masonite

Roof

Shingle

Windows

Insulated Windows

Other structures

Shed(s)

Community

Sidewalks · Street Lights

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Wake - Richland Creek Elementary School

Middle

Wake - Wake Forest Middle School

High

Wake - Wake Forest High School

District

https://osageo.wcpss.net/assignment-lookup/

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$2,275Tax year 2025

Assessed value

$240,678

Parcel number

184116728616000 0032511

Directions

From Downtown Wake Forest, go North on N. White Street. Right on E. Juniper Ave. Right on N. Allen Road. House will be on left with black mailbox.